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[whitereflection]

........ ><;;;; So. Improper use of the apostrophe seems to be one of those things that yanks my chain. Mixing up it's and its gets me, though I try to understand it can be hard not to switch them. But adding apostrophes (or should I say apostrophe's >< ) to a plural as if it's a possessive? As in "I have four cat's." Or worse, as seen on produce signs, "Tomato's".

But the latest, seen on a memo distributed to the entire campus: "5'th Annual". .....................GARGH BASEBALL BAT PWNZ J00 DED D<<< Cuh-riminy people. I mean, for feck's sake. MSWord has both spell *and* grammar checkers. But at least proofread your own work before you print and photocopy for the masses. Or get someone to do it for you if you are unable to spot such things. GARGH. ><;;;;

(On a related note, I've been trying to ignore the marquee at a local infant/toddler store that I see on the drive in to work. Surely "Gem Babys" is some brand spelling, and not that some lackwit didn't know to put babies instead of babys? Please tell me I don't have to take the bat to that business and explain how correct presentation on a drive-by sign is something a business should strive for?)

Right. Okay. I'll shut up now.

Comments

[mixmasta-tiki.livejournal.com]

Me hates it too, but I can't complain much myself. I have always and believe I always shall forgot its and it's. >_>

[whitereflection.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's the one I'll forgive because of the confusion it causes. Not just being the same word, but the possessive as opposed to contraction violates the usual 'apostrophe is for possessives' rule--both of them should technically be it's. In other words, English was created by a bunch of 'tards and sometimes it breaks brains.

But 5'th annual... >_< Like they were creating some sort of Star Trek name.

[artemisukkat.livejournal.com]

I'm in the mood for some General Tao's chicken. *¬*

Nothing to do with what you said.. but... oh, hey! I used an apostrophe correctly. :D

[whitereflection.livejournal.com]

w00t. : )